A Meta-synthesis of Qualitative Research on Effective Return to Work Counseling for Individuals with Work Participation Restrictions - A Systematic Review.

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the qualitative evidence on factors of effective counseling aiming at work participation for people with chronic diseases and/or disabilities.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search in MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and PubPsych in March 2023. Our inclusion criteria stipulated that counseling should be specifically designed for individuals experiencing constraints in work participation and published in German or English between 2013 and 2023.